01 / About — what the Society is
A student-led network for the national security enterprise
02 / Record — how it got here2022 → 2026
2022
Founded at Purdue
Eleven students and one faculty adviser. First speaker night in Armstrong Hall.
2023
Three chapters
George Washington and Vanderbilt chartered. First national tabletop exercise.
2024
The Dispatch
Weekly letter launched. Twenty-four partner firms sign on by December.
2025
Fellowship
First cohort travels to Washington and Redstone. Placement cycle formalized.
2026
Ten chapters
800 members. Two more charters in review for spring 2027.
03 / Principles3 rules the board cannot suspend
03.1
Nonpartisan
The Society takes no policy positions and endorses no candidates. Members may; the Society does not.
03.2
Student-run
Every officer is an enrolled undergraduate. Advisers advise. Sponsors sponsor. Neither votes.
03.3
Open
Any major, any year, any campus with a chapter. No dues in the first semester. Applications are read by students.
04 / Programwhat a member does in a year
photo · fellowship cohort, Washington, documentary, 4:3
Fall
Speaker series
Six to eight practitioners per chapter. Government, industry, uniformed.
Winter
Tabletop exercise
One national scenario, run simultaneously at every station.
Spring
Placement cycle
Roster shared with partner firms; interviews coordinated by the Director of Partnerships.
Summer
Fellowship
Twelve fellows travel to installations and agencies. Reports published in The Dispatch.
05 / Governance501(c)(3) · Indiana nonprofit corporation
05.1
National board
Six officers elected each spring by the chapter leads. One-year terms.
Meet the board →05.2
Chapter leads
One per station, elected by chapter members. Together they form the electorate for the national board.
Chapter directory →05.3
Documents
Articles, bylaws, IRS determination letter, and annual financials are available on request.
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